Stamp sales record shattered at San Antonio post office
Stamp sales through the San Antonio post office on Wednesday totaled 4338.48, lifting year to date to about 472000, just 28000 short of the half million dollar goal set by local businessmen. Vice President J W Hucker of the Chamber of Commerce said efforts would continue to push advance stamp purchases before Christmas.
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San Antonio
J. W.hucker
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Hucker
Hucker
Chamber of Commercce
Musterole Relieves Sore Muscles and Aches Quickly
Musterole is a white ointment made from mustard oil and home simples. It eases sore throats bronchitis and many pains by a brisk rub that brings a warm glow and cooling relief without blistering, safe for stiff neck back joints and other aches.
Houses to Buy Their January Stamps
Residents are urged to purchase January stamps between now and Saturday as part of a timely postal drive. The announcement emphasizes availability at local post offices and notes limited stock.
Big Show for Boys Christmas Dinner in San Antonio
San Antonio newsies will attend the annual Christmas dinner at the St. Anthony Hotel hosted by Nat M. Washer. Ed Raymond of the Majestic organizes the vaudeville bill with 250 boys expected to receive tickets via J. Ross Boles. County Judge James R. Davis and School Superintendent C. S. Meek are among invited guests.
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San Antonio
Newsies
Nat M. Washer
St. Anthony
Mr. Washer
Ed Raymond
The
Majestic
J. Ross Boles
Washer
Boles
James R. Davis
San Antonio Board Enforces Candled Egg Rule
San Antonio health officials enforce a rule prohibiting sale or use of non candled eggs in food production. Grocers and bakers must use only candled eggs and No. 1 seconds, as bad eggs were slipping into cases amid high prices.
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San Antonio
Case Against Electrician Dismissed in City Court
Judge Lowther dismissed the case charging a contractor with employing an unlicensed person to perform electrical work. Testimony showed the worker acted only as a helper. Sinking electricians met at Trades Council hall and the union warned other cities that a strike was in progress. No further statements from strikers were released.
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Lowther
Corporation Court
Trades Council Hall
Dixie Dance Latc, Dec 23 at W. C. W. hall
Local notice for a Dixie Dance on December 23 at the W. C. W. hall with Willett Orchestra providing music. Admission set at 25 cents.
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Dixie Dance
W. C. W. Hall
Willett Orch
the Admission
Homen Bros. Orchestra
The
Fraternal Brotherhood
Moose Hall
Human Bros. Orch
Christmas Entertainment at First Baptist Church Friday
Friday evening from 7 to 830 the First Baptist Church hosts a Christmas program in its main auditorium. The event invites all to attend the Travis Park performance and features carols, readings, and a play.
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First Baptist Church
Travis Park
Travis Park Methodist Church
Sunday School Association
Santa Claus
Missing woman described in navy attire sought by Sisters of Charity
A missing woman wearing a navy blue skirt with a white and black plaid coat black velvet hat and felt slippers has prompted the Sisters of Charity to request any information. A building permit was issued by city inspector on Thursday to John J Stevens for a store on Third Street costing about 20000 dollars.
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Sisters of Charity In Charge
John J. Stevens
Third Street
General Scott Still A Witness In Military Training Debate
Major General Scott chief of staff testified three hours before the House military committee in Washington on the inadequacy of the National Guard and universal military training as the only efficient defense system. Representatives Kahn Farley Tilson Olney and Greene endorsed universal training while Quinn and McKellar opposed it.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Scott
Army
House Military Committee
Kahn
Farley
Tilson
Olney
Greene
Quinn
McKellar
Dentists Seek Law Change to Bar Undergraduates
Texas State Dental Association plans to push a law revision through the Legislature to bar anyone lacking a diploma from a bona fide dental college from practicing dentistry in Texas. Dr. C. M. McCauley notes current lenient rules attract non graduate dentists, while a free clinic treated over 150 patients, the largest group in a short period.
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Texas State Dental Association
Texas
C. M. McCauley
State Dental Board
San Antonio
McCauley
Texas Dental
Signal Company Departs Camp Wilson for Christmas Homecoming
A troop train carrying three officers and ninety four enlisted Illinois signal men left Camp Wilson Thursday for Fort Sheridan to be mustered out. They become the first unit released from sixteen thousand state troops designated by General Funston. Jubilation marked the departure as many expect to be home for Christmas though most guardsmen will not reach their destinations by the holiday.
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Illinois Signal Company
Camp Wilson
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Paramount Pictures At Wigwam 7 Features Two Films
The Wigwam No 2 engagement presents The Accomplice a lively farce with N Anthony Baker Stock Company. Maud Folsom and Ethel Hayes lead a strong cast while Fred L Hayes Jay Clay Powers and Baker shine. Also Rolling Stones starring Marguerite Courtot Owen Moore and Hazel Dawn opens under Famous Players with Del Henderson directing today and tomorrow.
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N. Anthony Baker Stock Company
Maud Folsom
Dory
Ethel Hayes
Fred L. Hayes
Bob White
Jay Clay Powers
Warren Chester
N. Anthony Baker
Baggage Man
Chester
Martin Temple
Polar Bear
Mme. Petitclerc
Rolling Stones
Famous Players
Edgar Selwyn
Marguerite Courtot
Owen Moore
Hazel Dawn
Paramount
Wigwam No. 2
del Henderson
Obituary for Amelia Simon of Schumanville and Corpus Christi road
Mrs Amelia Simon aged 67 died at 10 pm Wednesday at her home on the Corpus Christi road. A native of Schumanville Tex she had lived in the city for years. She is survived by James Simon husband and Harry son of Van Raub three daughters Hedwig of Van Raub Emma Rust of Boerne and Clara Schwartz of Bergheim six brothers Max Fritz Charles Albert Herman Ernest Herbst and two sisters Mrs Gus Wilke and Mrs Paul Sultenfuss. Body to be sent today by Riebe Undertaking to Boerne for burial.
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Amelia Simon
Corpus Christi Road
Simon
Schumanville
Tex
James Simon
Harry
van Raub
Hedwig
Emma Rust
Boerne
Clara Schwartz
Bergheim
Max
Otto Grasshof Dies in City Hospital at 33
Otto Frederick Grasshof 33 died at 5 30 pm Wednesday in a local hospital. A Fayette County native who came to the city last Tuesday for treatment, he is survived by his widow three children his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Grasshof five brothers and four sisters all of Fayette County. The body will be sent to Schulenburg by Riebe Undertaking Company for burial.
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O. F. Grasshof
Otto Frederick Grasshof
Fayette County
Texas
Paul Grasshof
Schulenburg
Riebe Undertaking Company
Mrs Greenwood Dies At 71 In Local Sanatorium
Mrs Mary Greenwood aged 71 died Wednesday in a local sanitarium. A native of Arkansas she recently moved from Lampasas and had resided in this city for six months. The body will be taken to Lampasas for burial.
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Mary Greenwood
Arkansas
Lampasas
Texas Farmer R. M. Kay Dies at 63 in Local Sanitarium
R. M. Kay aged 63 died early Thursday at a local sanitarium. A native of Texas he was a farmer by occupation. The body rests at Shelley-Loring Undertaking Company awaiting a son from Winona to arrive for burial arrangements.
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R. M. Kay
Texas
Shelley- Loring Undertaking Company
Winona
Mrs Rosa L Anthony Passes Away At 92
Mrs Rosa L Anthony 92 died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning in a local sanitarium. A New York native who came from Topeka Kansas three weeks ago for treatment she leaves two children Mrs E Brown of Omaha Nebraska and Miss Alma M Anthony of Topeka who was present at her death. The body will be taken Thursday by Sloan Wagg Undertaking Co to Topeka for burial.
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Rosa L. Anthony
Anthony
New York
Topeka
Kas
8. E. Brown
Omaha
Neb
Alma M. Anthony
Sloan & Wagg Undertaking Company
Mrs Irene Schwartz Dies at 24 in Local Home
Irene Schwartz 24 died at 4 am Thursday at 138 Goliad Street after living in the city a year. Survived by husband D J Schwartz and mother Mrs E W Wood of this city. Funeral 2 pm Friday from the home with interment at St Marys cemetery.
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Irene Schwartz
Goliad Street
Ohio
D. J. Schwartz
E. W. Wood
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co Automobile Equipment
Shelley Loring Undertaking Co announces automobile equipment and services with contact phones 971 and another listing for inquiries and orders.
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Shelley-Loring Undertaking Co
After Ezell's Place Friends Seek Ezell Successor
Friends of several lawyers urge a replacement for District Judge W F Ezell of the seventy third district, expecting his resignation January 1 to join Boyle and Storey. Names mentioned include Frank H Wash J T Siuder and former judge J S Brooks though Brooks denies seeking the post. Ezell is deer hunting in Webb county and will return at month end. Austin reports say his resignation letter has not reached the governor.
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W. F. Ezell
Seventy-third District Court
Boyle
Texas
J. S. Brooks
Brooks
Wash
Siuder
Ezell
Webb County
Austin
Notable Guests at San Antonio Hotels
A stream of visitors checked into local hotels. W Watson of Rochester stayed at the St. Anthony, J E White of Eagle Pass arrived at the Gunter, and Menger hosted E B Garcia of Los Angeles. Loyd Smith and wife, E R Spence, M R Vance and Caught, Thomas W Fassman, E R Queen, Jose Lazanes, E H Toupe, E H Beamer, Louis F Faust, J A O Shhanessy were among arrivals or guests at the St. Anthony, Gunter, or Menger.
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J. E. White
Eagle Fass
Gunter Hotel
E. B. Garcia
Los Angeles
Cal
Loyd Smith
Rochester, N. Y
St. Anthony Hotel
M._R. Vance
Caught
Berkeley
Menger
Thomas W. Fassman
New York City
St. Anthony
E. R. Queen
Menger Hotel
Jose Lazanes
Cincinnati, C
E. H. Toupe
Fort Worth
Gunter
E. H. Beamer
Lansing
Mich
Louis’ F. Faust
Dallas
Guter Hotel
J. A. O'Shanessy
Houston
Tex
Menger Bore
Two Wills Filed for Mathilda and Frederik Braun
Wills of Mathilda Braun and her husband Frederik Braun, each dated May 28, 1909, filed for probate. They involve real property valued over $5,000 and specify William Braun as executor. Upon the deaths of both spouses the estate passes to the surviving child or heirs.
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Mathilda
Frederik Braun
Frank R. Newton
Braun
William Braun
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Main Ave
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Schlesinger & Schlesinger
Charles E. Lee
Frost
Prudential Bldg
Macdona Shooting Club
Leek Band
West Commerce St
Hummel's
Appmann
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Houston and
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J. F. Carl
Bedell Building
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Butler's Riesets
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Navarro St
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Hugh McLellan
Scientific Society
City Detective Headquarters
Houston Street
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Elkos Street
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Paren Smith
Travis
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Committee On Defense Plans
Franc Bushman
Bayne
Fred de Gressac
W.chris
Signal Company
Illinois
Paramount Pictures
Mme. Petitelere
Triangle
WM. S. Hart
Enid Markey
Meystone
Clara Kimball Young
Selnick Picture
Robert W. Chambers
Albert Capellani
White Light District
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Nazimova
Marion Craig Wentworth
ROYAL
Ethel Clayton and
Garlyle Blackwell
Kelen” Brady
Charlie Chaplin
Phillip Strong
Wigwam One
Strand Theater
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Dortry Gish
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Frisco
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